Pretty Projects No. 2: Ugly Tree Basket

So I have this HUGE tree in my living room. The hubs brought it home from a neighbor who he was helping move and this is the only place it fits because of the tall ceilings!

I know you have a tree like this with an ugly basket too :)

I decided if I'm going to look at this everyday I walk through my living room it needs to be pretty......and yours can too!

Here is the 'ugly tree basket' up close........

And ready for it's makeover:

I primed then painted:

Once the paint was dry I stenciled on a large '5' that I cut using my Cricut, painted a base coat with 'Pebble' and then dabbed the 'Sky Blue' over that using a foam brush.

I finished it off with a strip of burlap that I hemmed on both sides to prevent any fraying, moss and a few strands of grass. And here is the finished 'pretty basket.'

Time for you to tackle the 'ugly baskets' in your home :)

Make it a beautiful day!

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